Through conversations that the Access Student Talent team has had with small businesses, we consistently hear that many businesses would find additional support for their marketing efforts to be helpful. From scheduling social media content to building websites and online presence, marketing tasks can require plenty of time and skills to plan and implement. Post-secondary […]
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Iriotakis v. Peninsula Employment Services Limited (2021 ONSC 998), offers some guidance on calculating reasonable notice periods for employment terminations during the pandemic. The employee was a 56-year-old Business Development Manager, with just over 2 years of service, whose employment was terminated in March 2020, shortly after the first COVID-19 lockdown began. Despite the title of […]
Read moreA board governance micro-credential program, Modern Board prepares current and prospective board members to successfully take on the challenges and the privilege of serving on a non-profit board. A Capacity Canada program offered in partnership with Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Modern Board equips you with the knowledge that allows you to […]
Read moreDriving difficult board discussions Is your board prepared for any impending crisis? Boards today are facing a complex new reality. Convoluted demands and an uncertain future have characterized the constantly evolving, contemporary environment. To keep pace, boards need to reshape and reimagine their roles. Tailored to prospective, new, and experienced non-profit board members, executive directors, […]
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There is no doubt that when you were dreaming of running your own small business, payroll processing was not on your mind. However, if payroll is a major drag, you can call leave it up to an expert. Here are the advantages of using a payroll management service. Save time to focus on your business […]
Read moreOne of the primary concerns for both parents and educators is a student’s lack of staying motivated. Both prior to the pandemic and during, some students have found it rather difficult to find and retain motivation in class. Children are naturally quite curious, however as they age, children can lose that interest and passion to […]
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On February 10, 2021, the Access Student Talent Program joined the Greater KW Chamber’s Business Success Webinar Series to discuss how students are helping businesses through COVID-19. We were joined by speakers from Conestoga College, the University of Waterloo, and Wilfrid Laurier University who shared how work-integrated learning opportunities have been adapted and specific ways […]
Read moreThe idea of failure can be scary. Getting a failing mark in a test can be a harsh lesson for students, especially if students studied hard and tried their best. But while a failing mark can temporarily damage a student’s self-esteem and confidence, in terms of a student’s overall learning journey, failing a test or […]
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On November 4, 2020, the Access Student Talent Program hosted a webinar with guest speaker Kitty Runstedler from Conestoga College. As an Employer Relations Consultant in the Co-operative Education department at Conestoga College, Kitty has valuable insight into the funding and incentive programs that are available for employers who wish to hire students. The webinar […]
Read moreThis award category praises the accomplishments made by implementing sustainability measures. The Environment & Sustainability category seeks to shine a light on the organizations in Waterloo Region making a difference for our planet. The Cora Group was the recipient of the 2020 Environment & Sustainability Award. Without government incentives, they designed and constructed a prototype […]
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